Russian Communist Party brings young blood in its leadership leaving self-perpetuating leader at helm of party

The Russian Communist Party, which is well-integrated in the Russian political system and is quite suitable for the Russian state authorities, does not want drastic changes yet, including in its staff. The 15th anniversary congress of the Russian Communist Party, which was held last weekend, showed this fact. The party has just marked its 20th anniversary. The rumours, about a split in the party, were not confirmed. These false reports arise regularly ahead of party’s congresses. Self-perpetuating leader of the party Gennady Zyuganov, 66, did not resign.

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